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Icssr Project Staff

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Icssr Project Staff administered by ISM Authority (Odisha).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: ISM Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-03-11 Posting Jurisdiction: Odisha

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Selected Candidate Interview Eyetracker	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Research Intern Under Serb Project in	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	27-07-2026
Selected Candidate Project Assistant Under Nrida Mord G	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
The Post of Junior Research Fellow	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2028-12-22

Active Procurement Tenders by ISM

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Computer Hardware Software TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Computer Hardware Software Accessories TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Computer Monitor V2 Q2 Category Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Corporate Brochure TENDER	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Icssr Project Staff?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-03-11. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from ISM Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain ism.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official ISM Authority recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid Aadhaar details, a functional email address, and a mobile number for verification.

Log in to the dashboard to select the specific ICSSR project vacancy, ensuring all personal, educational, and experience details are entered precisely as per original academic certificates and government-issued identity documents.

Upload scanned copies of required documents, including recent passport-sized photographs, signature, and category certificates, ensuring file sizes adhere strictly to the portal specifications to avoid technical rejection during the submission process.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or UPI, ensuring a transaction receipt is generated and saved for future reference.

Submit the final application form and download the confirmation page; candidates must monitor the portal regularly for the release of admit cards, which are issued 7 to 10 days before exams.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Icssr Project Staff is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, and Basic Research Methodology.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	150 Marks, 120 Minutes	Social Science Research Techniques, Data Analysis, Statistical Software Proficiency, and Project Management Principles.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of academic credentials, research publications, experience certificates, and physical fitness assessment as per government standards.
Stage 4: Final Merit List	N/A	Consolidated merit list based on aggregate performance in Stage 1 and Stage 2, subject to reservation roster compliance.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

ICSSR project staff positions typically align with the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, often categorized under Level 6 or 7 depending on the specific research designation. For a Level 6 entry, the Basic Pay starts at 35,400 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent, the DA component equals 18,762 INR. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification: 27 percent for X-class, 18 percent for Y-class, and 9 percent for Z-class cities. Transport Allowance (TA) is fixed at 3,600 INR plus applicable DA. The gross monthly salary approximates 60,000 to 65,000 INR. After mandatory NPS deductions of 10 percent of Basic plus DA and professional tax, the estimated in-hand salary ranges between 52,000 and 56,000 INR. These figures are subject to periodic revision based on 8th CPC recommendations and institutional project funding guidelines.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines. Statutory age relaxation is provided: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and 10 years for PwBD candidates. The EWS category is entitled to a 10 percent vertical reservation, provided the candidate meets the annual income and asset criteria. Women candidates and those from marginalized sections often receive fee concessions or exemptions as per the specific project notification. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, current-year certificates issued by competent authorities at the time of document verification. Failure to produce valid documentation results in the candidate being treated under the General/Unreserved category.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Icssr Project Staff

Is there a minimum qualifying cutoff for the screening stage?

Yes, candidates must secure a minimum of 40 percent in the screening stage to be eligible for the domain specialization paper.

How is the final score calculated if multiple shifts occur?

Normalization is applied using the standard deviation method to ensure parity across different difficulty levels of question papers.

Is there a mandatory service bond for ICSSR project staff?

Generally, project staff are appointed on a contract basis; however, specific projects may require a short-term bond to ensure continuity.

What is the standard probation period for this role?

The probation period is typically six months, during which performance is monitored against project deliverables.

Can the syllabus be changed after the notification is released?

The core syllabus remains fixed, but minor updates regarding current affairs or research trends may be notified via the official portal.

Are posting locations transferable across India?

Postings are primarily location-specific to the project site, but candidates may be required to travel for fieldwork or institutional meetings.